On Nutella, Olive Oil and Obesity
The recent Nutella affair provoked scandal and outrage in Italy, while the UNESCO decision enshrining olive oil was met with understated pride. What's going on here?
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Benefits of Olive Oil: Latest Health News
Posted on September 02, 2010
EVOO Top 10
Every day there seem to be more and more reasons why extra-virgin olive oil should be a part of everybody's eating plan. If it isn't already part of yours, here are ten powerful reasons to add it to the menu.
Posted on August 25, 2010
Spain Looks at Overstocked EVOO for School Lunches
The inclusion of olive oil into school meals would create internal demand for Spanish olive oil much of which has been warehoused to rescue falling prices.
Posted on July 27, 2010
EVOO Fights Heart Disease Changing How Genes Function
New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that the polyphenols in virgin olive oil modify the expression of atherosclerosis-related genes, leading to health benefits.
Posted on June 30, 2010
Explaining Why Virgin Olive Oil Protects Against Breast Cancer
Scientists demonstrated that virgin olive oil is associated with a decrease in the activity of the p21Ras oncogene, which stimulates the growth of tumors.
Posted on June 30, 2010
Experts Urge EU to Recognize Olive Oil Benefits
International business and medical experts meet to discuss health benefits of olive oil unrecognized by the European Union.
Posted on June 26, 2010
Olive Oil Diet Reduces Aging at Cellular Level
A diet based on olive oil was found to cause less oxidative stress to the mitochondria in cells.
Posted on June 11, 2010
The Importance of Olive Oil in Breast Cancer Prevention
Different studies have shown that what we eat is a major risk factor for developing the the disease.
Posted on June 05, 2010
Olive Oil Benefits are in the Genes
Polyphenols in olive oil reduce the activity of genes that promote inflammation, which could partly explain the reduced cardiovascular disease in Mediterranean countries.
Posted on May 04, 2010
Olive Oil Protects Against Ulcers
In a recent study those with the highest intake of oleic acid had a 90 percent lower risk of developing ulcerative colitis.
Posted on May 03, 2010
Olive Oil, Athlete Go in Stride
It’s no coincidence that winning athletes of the first Olympic games were crowned with olive wreaths. Olive oil and the athlete share a rich and celebrated history.
Posted on April 29, 2010
An Olive Oil Obsession
The typical Spaniard consumes 25 times as much olive oil as an American. Is there a lesson here?
Posted on April 19, 2010
Olive v. Canola
Although canola, corn and mixed vegetable oil may have some merit in terms of fat composition any potential benefit must be weighed against its most likely origin from genetically engineered plants.
Posted on April 05, 2010
Olive Oil and the Immune System
It has been documented that olive oil intake bolsters the immune system against external attacks from microorganisms, bacteria or viruses.
Posted on March 11, 2010
Mediterranean Diet: Ingredients for a Heart-Healthy Eating Approach
In countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, heart disease is less common than in the United States. Researchers believe diets are a major reason for this difference.
Posted on March 08, 2010
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